®Planning appeal decision
480-484, Fulham Road, London, SW6 5NH
Planning appeal 3274992 at 480-484, Fulham Road, London, SW6 5NH (London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham) was dismissed on 21 September 2021 by Inspector Wyborn D, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 486a, b and c Fulham Road, with particular reference to any impacts in respect of daylight, sunlight, overshadowing, overbearing, sense of enclosure and outlook.
the change of use of first floor, and part of the ground floor, from retail and tanning salon (Class A1 and Sui Generis) into residential (Class C3); erection of an additional floor at roof level in connection with the conversion of first and second floor level into 4 x 1 bedroom and 1 x 2 bedroom self-contained flats; installation of new doors with fanlight and a glazed side panel to replace the existing glazing at ground floor level to northern elevation
- Appeal type
- minor · Planning Appeal
- Procedure
- Written Representations
- Development
- residential · Change of use
- Inspector
- Wyborn D
- Postcode
- SW6 5NH
Main issues, as the Inspector framed them
- the effect of the proposal on the living conditions of the occupiers of 486a, b and c Fulham Road, with particular reference to any impacts in respect of daylight, sunlight, overshadowing, overbearing, sense of enclosure and outlook
- the effect of the proposal on the character and appearance of the area, having regard to whether the proposal would preserve or enhance the character or appearance of the Walham Green Conservation Area and the setting of nearby listed buildings (Nos 9-15 and 17-19 Jerdan Place)
What decided it
The substantial harm to the living conditions of second floor occupiers at the adjoining property, resulting from the mansard roof's adverse effect on daylight, sunlight, outlook, overbearing impact and sense of enclosure, outweighed the limited benefits of providing five additional residential units.
The benefits of five additional housing units in a sustainable location with good access to services and public transport were attributed limited weight and did not outweigh the substantial harm to the living conditions of adjoining occupiers from the mansard roof's impact on daylight, sunlight, outlook and sense of enclosure.
What the Inspector cited
- Development plan policies
- Policy DC1Policy DC4Policy DC8Policy HO11Policy GG2Policy H1Policy H2Housing Key Principles HS6Housing Key Principles HS7Key Principles AH2Key Principles BM2Key Principles CAG2Key Principles CAG3
How the Inspector dealt with each one is set out in the app, in order: the development plan, national policy, housing land supply, other considerations and the planning balance, beside the letter.
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